Newcastle United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — Premier League at St James' Park.
- Newcastle United FC 5 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Nottingham Forest FC 5 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Assistant 1 Darren Cann
- Assistant 2 Mark Scholes
4 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 8.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 15 Feb | Manchester City FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 08 Feb | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Feb | Fulham FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Southampton FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Newcastle United FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 15 Feb | Fulham FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Exeter City FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Feb | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 7–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–5 | L |
| 19 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United FC | Nottingham Forest FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #13 |
| 8 | Points | 5 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 2 / 2 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 2 |
| 9 | Scored | 4 |
| 9 | Conceded | 5 |
| +0 | GD | -1 |
| 1.60 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 40% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season
Newcastle United FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Nottingham Forest FC this season
Nottingham Forest FC this season
Newcastle United FC are 9th (8 pts). Nottingham Forest FC are 13th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nottingham Forest FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
| Joe Willock | 2 G | |
| Anthony Elanga | 2 G | |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 G | 1 A |
Nottingham Forest FC
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 1 G | 2 A |
| Dan Ndoye | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Newcastle United FC launch into their encounter with Nottingham Forest FC.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newcastle United FC and Nottingham Forest FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 6' Callum Hudson-Odoi adds to his 0 season tally! Nottingham Forest FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 11' The energy levels are beginning to show. Nuno Espírito Santo might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 16' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Newcastle United FC and Nottingham Forest FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 21' Supporters expect more eagerness from Murillo, as he is very good at scoring at St James' Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 23' The England Lewis Miley breaks the deadlock on 23 minutes. 1-1!
- 25' The England Jacob Murphy breaks the deadlock on 25 minutes. 2-1!
- 30' Dan Burn is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Newcastle United FC tonight.
- 33' Alexander Isak has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 33 minutes.
- 34' Alexander Isak doubles the advantage! 4-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 44' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Nikola Milenkovic argues furiously but the card stands.
- 50' Nicolas Dominguez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Newcastle United FC so far.
- 52' Elliot Anderson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 52.
- 55' It’s gonna be a card for Valentino Livramento.
- 60' Over 60 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 63' Magnificent from Nikola Milenkovic! That is 22 goals in 458 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 68' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 70' Harvey Barnes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jacob Murphy on 70 minute.
- 74' Nottingham Forest FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 74.
- 76' Nottingham Forest FC ring the changes. Nicolas Dominguez has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Yates to step up.
- 77' Fresh legs for Nottingham Forest FC! Ibrahim Sangare comes on to replace Elliot Anderson.
- 82' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 87' Newcastle United FC make a change. Alexander Isak trudges off to be replaced by Callum Wilson on 87 minutes.
- 90' Brilliant from the ! Ryan Yates makes it 4-3 with a superb finish on 90.
- 90' Nottingham Forest FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Newcastle United FC take all three points.
Lineups
Newcastle United FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 39
- 22
- 5
-
23
Jacob Murphy ↓ Harvey Barnes 70'
- 33
-
14
Alexander Isak ↓ Callum Wilson 87'
-
28
Joe Willock ↓ Sandro Tonali 70'
- 10
- 21
- 20
- 67
Bench
-
11
Harvey Barnes ↑ 70'
-
9
Callum Wilson ↑ 87'
- 13
- 36
- 1
- 2
- 17
-
8
Sandro Tonali ↑ 70'
- 18
Coach
Eddie Howe
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 14
- 11
- 10
- 26
- 34
- 31
-
16
Nicolas Dominguez ↓ Ryan Yates 76'
- 7
- 8
- 21
- 5
Bench
- 13
-
22
Ryan Yates ↑ 76'
- 15
-
6
Ibrahim Sangare ↑ 77'
- 19
- 9
- 4
- 24
- 20
Coach
Nuno Espírito Santo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Isak | 6 |
| Chris Wood | 3 |
| Bruno Guimaraes | 2 |
| Harvey Barnes | 2 |
| Fabian Schar | 2 |
| Callum Hudson-Odoi | 2 |
| Murillo | 1 |
| Callum Wilson | 1 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United FC Form
2025-02-23
Newcastle United FC
4–3
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2025-02-15
Manchester City FC
4–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2025-02-08
Birmingham City FC
2–3
Newcastle United FC
W
2025-02-01
Newcastle United FC
1–2
Fulham FC
L
2025-01-25
Southampton FC
1–3
Newcastle United FC
W
2025-01-18
Newcastle United FC
1–4
AFC Bournemouth
L
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2025-02-23
Newcastle United FC
4–3
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2025-02-15
Fulham FC
2–1
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2025-02-11
Exeter City FC
2–4
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2025-02-01
Nottingham Forest FC
7–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2025-01-25
AFC Bournemouth
5–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2025-01-19
Nottingham Forest FC
3–2
Southampton FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.15
Newcastle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7
Nottingham Forest FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Nottingham Forest FC
49%
Newcastle United FC or Nottingham Forest FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Newcastle United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
1 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.9%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United FC covers | Push | Nottingham Forest FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 14% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 19% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 15% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

